Stars of Tomorrow

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STARS OF TOMORROW 2024 - Check back here for more information

South Coast Singers feels strongly that giving back to the community through outreach programs is an important part of their musical mission.  To that end, an annual event was established more than 18 years ago.  Known as Stars of Tomorrow, this program provides an opportunity for young Orange County high school vocalists to compete for scholarship money intended to assist them in pursuing their career goals. This year in 2023, after an initial video audition, 10 vocalists by category were chosen to go on to the semi-finals. More than $4,000 in prize money was awarded this year in two categories:  Classical and Musical Theatre. Judges for both auditions consist of highly qualified musicians, performers and/or music instructors who support this event with their time and talent.

Our 2023 final judges were Frances Bennet, award-winning operatic singer and Fulbright Scholar; Robert Burns, actor, singer, improv performer and life-long Rotarian; and Arbender Robinson, talented Broadway actor who has had starring roles in the productions of In Transit, Shuffle Along (revival), Les Miserables (revival), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Disney's The Lion King, Book Of Mormon, Hair, Ragtime (revival), and Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Top winners in each category will perform and receive their scholarship awards at one of the South Coast Singers concerts in June 2024.

Please reach out to sotapplication@gmail.com for questions on the application process.

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Additional Information

Stars of Tomorrow 2024 announcements will be made in January 2024. Check back here for deadlines and applications.

2022 Winners

1st Place, Classical - Estella Sky Keyoung

2nd Place, Classical - Viveka Saravanan

3rd Place, Classical - Rynn Wood

3rd Place, Classical - Liliana Mindel

1st Place, Musical Theater - Caleb Smith

2nd Place, Musical Theater - Landon Wouters

3rd Place, Musical Theater - Sophia Ruiz

Competition Winners

2022 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Caleb Smith
2nd Place                       Landon Wouters
3rd Place                        Sophia Ruiz

For Classical

1st Place                        Estella Sky Keyoung
2nd Place                       Viveka Saravanan
3rd Place                        Rynn Wood
3rd Place                        Liliana Mindel

2019 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Jake Akita
2nd Place                       Laura Kim
2nd Place                       Mackenzie Wrap
3rd Place                        Nini Guerry
3rd Place                        Isley Duarte

For Classical

1st Place                        Joyce Kim
2nd Place                       Grace Melody Juell
3rd Place                        Nathaniel Romero

2018 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Alan Rodriguez
2nd Place                        Abigail Lange
2nd Place                        Jacob Kent
3rd Place                        Grace Melody Juell
3rd Place                        Taylor Evans
3rd Place                       Zach Thomas

For Classical

1st Place                        Eilyssa MacLean
2nd Place                        Elizabeth Minerman

2017 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Allie Hunter
2nd Place                        Ashley Patrick
3rd Place                        Amanda Dayhoff
4th Place                        Jeremy Ingraham

For Classical

1st Place                        Eilyssa MacLean
2nd Place                        Emma Will
3rd Place                        Elyse Johnson
4th Place                        Maggie Liu

2016 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Cassidy McCleary
2nd Place                        Coleton Ray
3rd Place                        Ashley Patrick
4th Place                        Eve DeVault
5th Place                        Sophie Huisken

For Classical

1st Place                        Jeannine Bauer
2nd Place                        Sydney Dardis
3rd Place                        Jennings Gardner

2015 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Jason Rothman
2nd Place                       Kyla Stone
3rd Place                        Danielle Pribyl
4th Place                        Coleton Ray Falke

For Classical

1st Place                        Katie Minerman
2nd Place                       Sydney Dardis

2014 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Spencer Martin
2nd Place                       Tiffany Choe
3rd Place                        Aubrey Rhodes
4th Place                        Megan Forster

For Classical

1st Place                        Alex Granito
2nd Place                       Lauren Bell

2013 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Annalecia Wittwer
2nd Place                       Alex Granito
3rd Place                        Juan Carlos Fermin
4th Place                        Megan Forster

For Classical

1st Place                        Erin Theodorakis
2nd Place                        Pollyana Leung

2012 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Marisa DiCamillo
2nd Place                       Collin Conway
3rd Place                        Abigail Schwartz
4th Place                        Andrew Schmitt

For Classical

1st Place                        Tiffany Choe
2nd Place                       Olivia Duncan

2011 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Brian Silver
2nd Place                        Samantha Grossman
3rd Place                        Abigail Schwartz
4th Place                        Lauren Scudder

For Classical

1st Place                        Emma Werderman
2nd Place                       Lindsey Treff

2010 Competition Winners

For Musical Theatre

1st Place                        Hannah Schwartz
2nd Place                       Samantha Grossman

For Classical

1st Place                        Trisha Mitra
2nd Place                        Holly Starr

2009 Competition Winners

1st Place                        Matthew Lulofs
2nd Place                        Hannah Schwartz
3rd Place                        Rachel Rothman

2009 Competition Winners

Erika Peterson, 2008
Michael Casablanca, 2007
John Myers, 2006
John Myers, 2005